EMERSON VILLAGE

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Ultra-High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Emerson Village. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Extensive Services

Special Care High

Special Care Low

Clinically Complex

Reduced Physical Function

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Massachusetts are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/24/2010.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 07/17/2009 Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010

Environmental

Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 07/17/2009 Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Inspection Date: 07/17/2009 Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 07/17/2009 Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010

Resident Rights

Let the Resident Refuse Treatment or Refuse to Take Part in an Experiment. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 09/02/2008 Correction Date: 10/17/2008
Give the Resident's Legal Representative the Same Rights As the Resident. Inspection Date: 07/17/2009 Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Tell the Resident or the Resident's Representative in Writing How Long the Nursing Home Will Hold the Resident's Bed when the Resident Temporarily Leaves the Facility. Inspection Date: 07/17/2009 Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status. Inspection Date: 06/24/2010 Correction Date: 08/08/2010

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Emerson Village, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Complaint Filed: 10/05/2009 Correction Date: 11/04/2009

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Emerson Village had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 07/19/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 09/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/02/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 09/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/16/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 07/19/2010 Correction Date: 08/19/2010

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 09/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/02/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 07/19/2010 Correction Date: 08/19/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 07/19/2010 Correction Date: 08/19/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 09/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/02/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems. Inspection Date: 09/01/2009 Correction Date: 11/15/2009

Vertical Openings

Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts. Inspection Date: 09/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/02/2009